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Hellmut Eichrodt: Catalogue of the 2 Most Famous Paintings
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 2 works by Hellmut Eichrodt in our catalogue
Summary
Portrait of a Woman (1909) is recorded as the most famous painting of Hellmut Eichrodt; it is held by the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe. Of the 2 works by Hellmut Eichrodt recorded in the catalogue, the 2 best known are listed below, each entry with its date, the holding museum and a note on the work.
1872 – 1943, Bruchsal
Most works: Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
Entries 1 to 10: the most famous Hellmut Eichrodt paintings
Hellmut Eichrodt: holding museums
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Hellmut Eichrodt | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe |
Carlsruhe | 2 | Portrait of a Woman, Female Portrait in Profile Facing Left |
Year index: the principal Hellmut Eichrodt paintings
Hellmut Eichrodt: 6 years of dated works on this page, 1909 to 1914, documented year by year.
Works per year
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Questions frequently consulted on Hellmut Eichrodt's paintings
What is the best-known work of Hellmut Eichrodt?Display the answer
Portrait of a Woman (1909).
How old was Hellmut Eichrodt in the year of Portrait of a Woman?Display the answer
37 years: Hellmut Eichrodt was born in 1872 and Portrait of a Woman is dated 1909.
How many works by Hellmut Eichrodt does the catalogue record?Display the answer
The catalogue records 2 works by Hellmut Eichrodt, dated between 1909 and 1914.
Where are the principal works of Hellmut Eichrodt held?Display the answer
Principally in Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe (Carlsruhe). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
What are the earliest and latest best-known works by Hellmut Eichrodt?Display the answer
The earliest dated work listed here is Portrait of a Woman (1909); the latest is Female Portrait in Profile Facing Left (1914).
Which paintings by Hellmut Eichrodt does the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe hold?Display the answer
Portrait of a Woman and Female Portrait in Profile Facing Left are among the 2 works on this page in the collection of the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe.
Biography of Hellmut Eichrodt
The Academy and the Ink
Bruchsal, 1872. A life begins that will eventually bridge the gap between fine art and the printed page. Hellmut Eichrodt enters the studios of the Karlsruher Kunstakademie, a student navigating the rigorous training of the late nineteenth century. He moves under the guidance of Hans Thoma and Leopold Graf von Kalckreuth, absorbing the technical foundations of German painting. The years between 1890 and 1903 are defined by this academic discipline.
The focus shifts from the canvas to the periodical. Between 1897 and 1912, Eichrodt finds a rhythm within the pages of Jugend and Simplicissimus. Here, the graphic artist meets the public through mass reproduction. His hand shapes the visual identity of these influential magazines, translating complex imagery into the sharp, reproducible lines required for print. This period marks his emergence as a significant contributor to German graphic culture.
Murals and Commissions
The scale of his work expands beyond the magazine spread. Eichrodt moves into the architectural realm, applying pigment to the very bones of public and sacred spaces. He leaves his mark on the Karlsruher Christuskirche through multiple murals. His reach extends far beyond German borders; he contributes a mural for the mausoleum in Addis Abeba, built for the Ethiopian emperor Menelik II. These large-scale works demand a different command of space than his graphic illustrations.
Commercial necessity drives much of his output during his later years. Through collaboration with the Kunstdruckerei Künstlerbund Karlsruhe, he becomes a designer of advertisements and posters. His name appears on the branding for various entities:
- Brauerei Ketterer
- Kast & Ehinger
- Badische Feuerversicherungsbank
- Norddeutscher Lloyd
The Final Illustrations
Eichrodt’s graphic legacy includes specific narrative collections created for Friedrich Dreser. In 1908 and 1909, he produces the imagery for Der Froschkönig, Der Soldat, and Die sieben Raben. He marks these collections with a simple, personal signature: "H-E".
The year 1918 brings a starker application of his skill. As the Grand Duchy of Baden calls upon its soldiers to lay down their arms and return home, Eichrodt illustrates this historical moment. The artist passes away in Karlsruhe in 1943, leaving behind a body of work held in collections such as the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, including portraits like his 1909 Frauenbildnis.